7.2.13.8 Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan code

7.2.13.8.1 Application

1.1 This code applies to assessing a material change of use, reconfiguring a lot, operational work or building work in the Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan area if: assessable development where this code is an applicable code identified in the assessment criteria column of a table of assessment for a neighbourhood plan (section 5.9); or impact assessable development.

2.1 Land in the Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan is identified on the NPM-013.8 Moreton Island settlements map and includes the following precincts:

(a) Bulwer precinct (Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan/NPP-001);

Cowan Cowan precinct (Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan/NPP-002);

Tangalooma precinct (Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan/NPP-003);

Kooringal precinct (Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan/NPP-004).

3.1 When using this code, reference should be made to section 1.5, section 5.3.2 and section 5.3.3.

Note—This neighbourhood plan includes a table of assessment.. Refer to Table 5.9.47.A, Table 5.9.47.B, Table 5.9.47.C and Table 5.9.47.D. 7.2.13.8.2 Purpose

(1) The purpose of the Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan code is to provide finer grained planning at a local level for the Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan area.

(1) The purpose of the Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan code will be achieved through overall outcomes including overall outcomes for each precinct of the neighbourhood plan area.

4.1 The overall outcomes for the neighbourhood plan area are:

(a) The community's strong care and concern for their settlements contributes to the sense of character throughout the island.

Development protects and enhances the Aboriginal and European cultural heritage values present on the island.

Development only proceeds where there are no threats or potential threats of serious or irreversible damage and any environmental impacts can be reliably mitigated.

Part 7 – Neighbourhood plans (Moreton Island settlements) Effective 4 September 2015 The natural values of the settlements are protected by using ecological sustainability principles, minimising interference with ecological systems, maintaining biodiversity and accommodating natural processes.

Development includes best-practice construction, landscaping and site development practices to minimise any physical disturbance of soils, the water cycle and nutrient values in or near the settlements.

Natural habitats in or adjacent to the settlements are protected by minimising site clearance, reinstating native vegetation and using native species from island seed stock when landscaping.

Development does not occur in foreshore habitats or erosion prone areas.

Power generation using fossil fuels that causes pollution and adverse noise impacts is not consistent with the outcomes sought.

Development is of a height, scale and form which is consistent with the amenity and character, community expectations and infrastructure assumptions intended for the relevant precinct, sub-precinct or site and is only developed at a greater height, scale and form where there is both a community need and an economic need for the development.

Development in settlements is based on: protecting water quality, both underground and on the surface, ensuring groundwater remains free from any contamination caused by human habitation; the capability of the watertable to absorb sewage while maintaining adequate water quality for natural processes and water supply given that the aquifer in the settlements is both the sewage disposal system and a source of water for human consumption; the capacity and type of construction of roads, tracks and parking areas in and around the settlements, to ensure there is no further extension, major stabilisation, construction or maintenance; the capacity to economically dispose of refuse in a manner that supports a sustainable environment; the retention and preservation of native vegetation that should also be used to support land surface stability; the preservation of natural land forming processes and the prevention of beach erosion; low-rise, small-scale buildings and associated built form.

5.1 Bulwer precinct (Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan/NPP-001) overall outcomes are: (a) Bulwer acts as the main access to the national park and functions as a service point providing basic services and facilities for visitors and the resident population for the northern part of the island.

Visitor accommodation comprises home based business in the form of bed-and-breakfast style establishments activities, dispersed through the community.

Nature based tourism is consistent with the outcomes sought in this precinct. Small-scale tourist park and short-term accommodation in the form of accommodation such as cabins, huts and tented camps which:

(i) are in keeping with the special character and values of the settlement; have minimal impact on the natural environment that are also consistent with the outcomes sought in this precinct. Resort complex activities are not consistent with the outcomes sought in this precinct.

6.1 Cowan Cowan precinct (Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan/NPP-002) overall outcomes are:

(a) Built form characterised by detached dwellings are interspersed appropriately throughout the natural setting to complement the remote, ‘get away’ character of the precinct.

Services and facilities for this precinct are provided by other settlements and from the mainland.

Visitor accommodation comprises home based business in the form of bed-and-breakfast establishments and homestay accommodation activities, dispersed through the community.

Nature based tourism is consistent with the outcomes sought in this precinct. Small-scale tourist park and short-term accommodation in the form of accommodation such as cabins, huts and tented camps which:

(i) are in keeping with the special character and values of the settlement; have minimal impact on the natural environment and are also consistent with the outcomes sought in this precinct. Resort complex activities are not consistent with the outcomes sought in this precinct.

7.1 Tangalooma precinct (Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan/NPP-003) overall outcomes are:

(a) The tourist resort of Tangalooma is the centre for tourism on Moreton Island.

Tourist-related development comprises a wide range of services and infrastructure, as well as a variety of accommodation types for visitors and staff.

Access to this precinct is by ferry, or by aircraft using the airstrip at Cowan Cowan.

Part 7 – Neighbourhood plans (Moreton Island settlements) Effective 4 September 2015 8.1 Kooringal precinct (Moreton Island settlements neighbourhood plan/NPP-004) overall outcomes are:

(a) Kooringal has significant shoreline habitat areas, in particular mangrove areas, seagrass beds, salt marsh, tidal flats and sandy beaches.

This precinct functions predominantly as a residential area comprising detached dwellings including some holiday homes.

Kooringal is a service area supplying basic fuel, food and provisions for the southern part of the island and additional provisions and services for residents and visitors are supplied from the mainland.

The precinct supports a fishing industry in the near vicinity and oyster farming on leases just north of Kooringal and at Toulkerrie.

Visitor accommodation comprises home based business activities in the form of bed-and- breakfast style establishments, dispersed through the community.

Nature based tourism is consistent with the outcomes sought in this precinct. Small-scale tourist park and short-term accommodation in the form of accommodation such as cabins, huts and tented camps which:

(i) are in keeping with the special character and values of the settlement;

(ii) have minimal impact on the natural environment and are also consistent with the outcomes sought in this precinct. Resort complex activities are not consistent with the outcomes sought in this precinct.

7.2.13.8.3 Assessment criteria

The following table identifies the assessment criteria for assessable development.

Table 7.2.13.8.3.A—Criteria for assessable development Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes General PO1 AO1 Development is of a height, scale and form Development complies with the number of that achieves the intended outcome for the storeys and building height specified in precinct, improves the amenity of the Table 7.2.13.8.3B. neighbourhood plan area, contributes to a Note— Neighbourhood plans will mostly specify maximum cohesive streetscape and built form number of storeys where zone outcomes have been varied in relation to building height. Some neighbourhood plans character and is: may also specify height in metres. Development must 9.1 consistent with the anticipated comply with both parameters where maximum number of storeys and height in metres are specified. density and assumed infrastructure demand; 10.1 aligned to community expectations about the number of storeys to be built; 11.1 proportionate to and commensurate with the utility of the site area and frontage width; 12.1 designed to avoid a significant and undue adverse amenity impact to adjoining development; 13.1 sited to enable existing and future buildings to be well separated from each other and to avoid affecting the potential development of an adjoining site.

Note—Development that exceeds the intended number of storeys or building height can place disproportionate pressure on the transport network, public space or community facilities in particular.

Note—Development that is over-scaled for its site can result in an undesirable dominance of vehicle access, parking and manoeuvring areas that significantly reduce streetscape character and amenity. PO2 AO2.1 Development: Development includes a rainwater (a) collects water on site and uses it in a collection system that has a minimum self-sustaining manner; water storage capacity of 12,000L. 14.1 minimises disruption to or Note—Water supply from groundwater sources is strictly limited to emergencies and stand-by purposes only. interference with the natural water AO2.2 cycle in the settlements; Development includes a sewage disposal 15.1 disposes of effluent from system that achieves a minimum quality of toilets, ablutions, kitchens, effluent discharge to a disposal area in laundries and stand pipes in a accordance with the following parameters: manner that will not impact on (a) biochemical oxygen demand <10mg/L; groundwater. 16.1 suspended solids < 5mg/L;

17.1 total nitrogen (N03—N) <10mg/L;

18.1 total phosphorus (PO4—P) <10mg/L; 19.1 thermotolerant coliforms (E. coli/faecal coliform) <10 organisms/100ml.

Note—Effluent flows are calculated at 130L per person per day if water saving devices are used, otherwise effluent flows are calculated at 150L per person per day.

Note—For the purpose of determining whether a system complies with these criteria, it will be sufficient to provide either the manufacturer's specifications and test results

Part 7 – Neighbourhood plans (Moreton Island settlements) Effective 4 September 2015 from an identical system verifying compliance or a certificate from a suitably qualified engineer verifying compliance. In either case the landowner, together with the manufacturer and or suitably qualified engineer, will be responsible for any malfunction of the system or equipment, and will also be responsible for any environmental damage caused.

Note—The sludge (by products and residues) from an on- site sewage/wastewater treatment system, septic tank, treatment plant, grease trap, composting toilet, electrical toilet or chemical toilet will not be disposed of on Moreton Island, but will be suitably contained and removed from the island and disposed of on the mainland in accordance with Council requirements. PO3 AO3 Development is designed and constructed Development does not occur in an erosion- so as not to interfere with natural prone area shown on the Coastal hazard processes including beach and land erosion. overlay map. PO4 AO4 Development is supplied with power Development is supplied with solar power principally by using renewable, non- generated on site. polluting energy for power generation. Note—A gas, petrol or diesel generator, in that order of preference are only appropriate where they are supplementary to solar power such as in emergency circumstances. Potential hazards with the storage of liquid fuels and batteries are mitigated. PO5 AO5 Development provides for disposal of Development provides adequate on-site refuse through a refuse transfer facility. temporary storage of refuse generated by

Note—The property owner is personally responsible for the use until it can be disposed of on the ensuring that refuse of any other kind including sludge from mainland. a septic tank, waste building materials, car bodies or unwanted white goods, is taken to an approved refuse Note— The term ‘refuse’ in this neighbourhood plan is receiving facility on the mainland. residue material, including sludge from either a septic system or a composting toilet system. PO6 AO6 Development is located, positioned and No acceptable outcome is prescribed. designed to ensure: (a) the visual and acoustic privacy of nearby residents; 20.1 retention of as much existing natural vegetation on site as practicable.

Note—Sound bushfire mitigation practices are used in vegetation retention. PO7 AO7 Development is compatible with low Development does not exceed the height of density residential development and visitor the surrounding tree canopy. accommodation in the form of dwelling houses consistent with the character of the settlement and its natural surroundings. PO8 AO8 Development does not generate No acceptable outcome is prescribed. perceptible dust or smoke. PO9 AO9 Development does not alter the current Development does not include paving and island standards of roads and tracks. sealing of any roads or tracks. PO10 AO10 Development for a dwelling house blends Development for a dwelling house has a with the landscape and is of a scale maximum gross floor area of 200m2. consistent with island settlements. Table 7.2.13.8.3.B—Maximum building height Development Building height Building height (m) (number of storeys) Development if a dwelling 2 9.5 house

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